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Committee adopts amendments to require inspection for post‑factory noise modifications
Summary
HB 102, which requires inspection before issuing a certificate of inspection for vehicles or mopeds modified to increase noise, was passed with HD 1 and technical amendments; DOT submitted comments and industry groups split on support.
The House Committee on Transportation voted to pass HB 102 with amendments that require, before issuing a certificate of inspection, that mopeds and motor vehicles altered in a way that significantly increases noise above factory levels undergo inspection to verify compliance.
Positions and testimony
The Department of Transportation submitted comments on the bill. Testimony was mixed: Citizens Against Noise testified in support while the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed parts of the language and offered suggested amendments. Several individuals submitted support and opposition testimony.
Committee action and rationale
The committee adopted HD 1 with technical amendments for clarity, consistency and style. The chair noted she would incorporate suggested language from the Motorcycle Industry Council where appropriate, acknowledging concerns about the bill’s potential impacts while retaining the safety and nuisance intent.
Ending
HB 102 advanced with amendments; the committee set a placeholder effective date consistent with committee practice.
